President and Sabina Higgins today hosted a delegation from the Choctaw Nation.
The Choctaw, who lost a quarter of their population on the 'Trail of Tears' in the 1830s, just a few short years later collected money to donate to the victims of the Famine in Ireland.
In his speech, the President thanked the Choctaw Nation for their support to the people of Ireland during the Famine, and spoke of the bonds between the two nations.
You can listen to the President's speech by clicking on the Audio tab.
Related events:
- President officially opens an Irish-Polish Exhibition on the Great Famine (2019)
- Speech at the opening of the “Coming Home: Art and the Great Hunger” exhibition (2018)
- Unveiling of 'Footsteps' (2017)
- 'The economic debate: from the Great Famine to Today' (2017)
- President dedicates Famine Memorial, Perth (2017)
- Remarks marking UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty (2016)
- 'Recalling, Remembering and Learning from the Great Famine' (2016)
- ‘Feeding the World in 2050′ (2013)
- Remarks at Hunger-Nutrition-Climate Justice Conference (2013)
- Remarks at the Famine Museum (2013)
- 'Reflecting on the Gorta Mór' (2012)
